Daz Fishing Adventure

Reference - Version 1

Parts of the roller bushing

For a long time I have been using the first version for my Shimano Alivio reel, really dun feel the need to do anything to it as it works well and basically there is only reel that needed for the modification then. Then disaster struck and the bearing got busted and I need to change it, moreover after gotten 2 more budget reels at a Shimano event, I need to find a new way as one of the part in version one is hard to find.

The problem with version one are
1. Ball Bearing needed work, the outer race have to be grind to a smaller diameter to fit into the roller.
2. That means that for every bearing that got busted, I need to work on the replacement bearing.
3. One part is close to impossible to find, I need something that is easily available since I have 2 more reels to receive the roller bearing upgrade.

Replacement parts needed

Replacement Parts

1 x Ball Bearing (ID - 3.967; OD - 7.938; W - 3.175 or Quote R155ZZ when buying from Kian Ho Beaing)
1 x Metal Washer (ID - 5, OD - 8)

Tools
Necessary Screwdrivers
Semi-Circle Diamond file
Fine grade sand paper

Explaining the new version
The washer is used as a stopper op prevent the roller from moving upwards into the housing that is connected to the bail arm.
The Ball bearing is to provide a smooth rolling mechanical aid to the roller.
The washer and the bearing replaces the White cylinder portion of the original part.

How to install

Circled parts - Works required

First and foremost, try fitting the bearing onto the 2 parts circled in the picture. Due to manufacturing tolerance, there is a slight chance that the bearing can fit in perfectly. Do NOT force it in though, it should fit snuggly and not to be forced in.

Should it does not fit, use the diamond file on the parts that doesn't fit, diamond file works in a way that it is the number of times you move the file over the parts rather then the force applied. Thus how much the material is grind down, it is the number of stroke that matters not the pressure applied. Stop after a while to check, once it fits snuggly, use the fine grade sandpaper to smoothen the surface that have been worked on. You should not need to take a lot of material off, it is more like a minor fitting change rather then a major surgery.

Once done, assemble the parts, washer - Ball Bearing - Roller - Teflon (?) Ring, and screw it back into position. Oh, do not forget to oil the bearing before screwing the entire assembly together.

This process is reversible, just remove the washer and bearing and place back the white cylinder thingy back if you don't like it. The minor bit of material you have then off is not going to affect the performance of the original parts much.

This is likely to be my final version for upgrading the roller bushing to bearing for Shimano budget reels. I have taken out the modified reels for 2 test run and have no problem with the modification. What I like about this version is that in future should the bearing got busted I simply need to buy a new bearing to pop it in without any further modification to the bearing.

Below are some pics of the process.